Lee Creek Fossil Shark Teeth
Buried Treasure Fossils offers incredible Lee Creek fossils for sale including incredible fossil shark teeth, Chubutensis, and Megalodon teeth. The PCS (formerly Texasgulf) Lee Creek phosphate mine is a well known fossil bearing locality located near Aurora, North Carolina. The shark teeth from Lee Creek are highly prized by collectors due to their exceptional preservation and excellent coloration. Being a land site, the detail and preservation exhibited by these shark teeth are nothing less than outstanding - some of the finest marine fossils known. The fossil bearing layers which reside up to 130 feet beneath the surface are represented by the Pungo River Formation (Miocene – 15 million years ago) and the Yorktown Formation (Pliocene – 4.5 million years ago). The fossil teeth are found in huge spoil heaps inside the mining area. The Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Natural History scientists have extensively collected and studied this site which represents one of the richest and best- known Miocene - Pliocene fossil deposits in the world. Authenticity guaranteed. Have a look.
Note - Unfortunately, the Lee Creek mine has been shut down to collecting since 2008. The Lee Creek fossils must now be sourced from old collections. This situation is an incredible disappointment to many collectors. However, top quality Lee Creek fossils are still available in limited supply. BTFossils provides quality that you can trust.
- Dolphin tooth - Lee Creek$25.00
A Top Quality Dophin tooth (design 4) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This is a complete rooted tooth. Excellent preservation and color. It is a Miocene tooth from the Pungo River Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Near perfect tooth.
LC869 Size: 1-1/16"
Note - Adding 22 new Lee Creek dolphin fossils in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Dolphin fossils.
Learn More - Dolphin tooth - Lee Creek$20.00
A Top Quality Dophin tooth (design 3) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This is a complete rooted tooth. Excellent preservation and color. It is a Miocene tooth from the Pungo River Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC868 Size: 15/16"
Note - Adding 22 new Lee Creek dolphin fossils in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Dolphin fossils.
Learn More - Carcharhinus leucus - Bull shark$20.00
A Top Quality, Carcharhinus leucas, the Bull shark, tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. The tooth is exceptionally clean and sharp. This Bull shark tooth is Miocene age and was found in the Pungo River Fm. Beautiful color and fantastic preservation! Authenticity guaranteed.
LC719 SIZE: 13/16"
Note - Adding 30 Lee Creek shark teeth in Feb. 2023 -> Link to Lee Creek Bull shark teeth
Learn More - Alopias superciliosus$20.00
A Top Quality, scarce Alopias superciliosus tooth, a Thresher shark, for sale from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. Excellent color and condition. These teeth are Miocene age from the Pungo River Formation. Near perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC591 SIZE: 3/8"
Note - Adding 25 Lee Creek Thresher shark teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Thresher shark teeth.
Learn More - Carcharhinus leucus - Bull shark$15.00
A Top Quality, Carcharhinus leucas, the Bull shark, tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. The tooth is exceptionally clean and sharp. This Bull shark tooth is Miocene age and was found in the Pungo River Fm. Tip is nicked. Beautiful color and fantastic preservation! Authenticity guaranteed.
LC723 SIZE: 13/16"
Note - Adding 30 Lee Creek shark teeth in Feb. 2023 -> Link to Lee Creek Bull shark teeth
Learn More - Physogaleus aduncus$15.00
A Top Quality, Physogaleus aduncus tooth, a Tiger-like shark, for sale from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. Upper jaw tooth. Excellent color and condition. These teeth are Miocene age from the Pungo River Formation. Perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC454 SIZE: 13/16"
Note - Adding 27 Lee Creek Physogaleus shark teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Physogsleus shark teeth.
Learn More - Physogaleus aduncus$10.00
A Top Quality, Physogaleus aduncus tooth, a Tiger-like shark, for sale from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. Upper jaw tooth. Excellent color and condition. These teeth are Miocene age from the Pungo River Formation. Near perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC452 SIZE: 3/4"
Note - Adding 27 Lee Creek Physogaleus shark teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Physogsleus shark teeth.
Learn More - Carcharhinus brachyurus$8.50
Excellent EXTRA LARGE C. brachyurus teeth. Upper jaw. Excellent preservation and color.
LC750 SIZE: 3/4"
Learn More - Carcharhinus brachyurus$8.50
Excellent EXTRA LARGE C. brachyurus teeth. Lower jaw. Excellent preservation and color.
LC760 SIZE: 7/16"
Learn More - Carcharhinus brachyurus$5.00
Excellent LARGE C. brachyurus teeth. Upper jaw. Excellent preservation and color.
LC755 SIZE: 1/2"
Learn More - Otodus chubutensis$0.00
An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY, classic Lee Creek Chubutensis tooth (predecessor of Megalodon) - upper jaw ANTERIOR tooth. Another December 2017 Fossil fo the Month.This Chubutensis has an incredible light gray colored crown with fades to a golden tan. The bourlette is essentially complete and a great light brown color. Highest quality enamel with a no hydration cracks. Exceptional color! The serrations are razor sharp - near perfect with a needle-like tip serration. The root is an excellent light tan color and absolutely complete. This Chubutensis was found in the Pungo River Formation, Lee Creek mine, NC (Miocene age = 14.5 MYA). NO repair! Authenticity guaranteeed. One of the finest examples of a classic Lee Creek Megs considering the shape, color, and preservation. Incredible size and eye appeal. An exceptional collector's tooth from the old days at Lee Creek mine!
LC024 BoP Size: 3-7/16"
Learn More - Isurus hastalis (Cosmopolitodus hastalis)$0.00
A Top Quality Broad-tooth Mako shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from Lee Creek, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich blue & tan crown and a brown colored root. Excellent colors! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. Near perfect tooth. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC331 Size: 1-1/2"+
Note - Adding 30 new Lee Creek Big "Mako" teeth in April 2018. Link to Lee Creek Broad Form Mako Teeth.
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